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Mystery Chocolate Cake

By: Lenna  
"A moist cake that is a good keeper. My gardening neighbor brought me this cake along with the recipe several years ago."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9x13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups well-drained, mashed, cooked beets
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine beets, eggs, vanilla, oil, and sugar. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, soda, salt, and cocoa. Add to the creamed mixture, beating together well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until done. Cool and frost with your favorite icing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by NEVAS.MOM 
Good cake -- very yummy. You'd never know there were beets in it. I don't know if I'd make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by NETCRAWLER2000CA 
I made this for my daughter's Birthday. It's a recipe I had many years ago and lost. I had cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by quistz 
Very yummy cake. I subbed all the oil for a cup of applesauce, added 2 teaspoons of cinnamon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by Lisa 
Beets normally gross me out, but this was fantastic. I substituted 1 cup whole wheat flour and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by NEWMOMMY 
Being a gardener myself, I enjoyed this recipe. There is something quite satisfying about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2005 by CHERIVO 
My husband and young daughters (all of whom hate beets) ate large pieces just now. It is an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by librarylady 
Right good. I'm not a fan of super-chocolatey desserts, but this was just chocolate enough to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by 557766 
An absolutely simple and delicious cake. The best way to fool children into eating something... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by Ashley295 
Best chocolate cake I've made. Not too sweet though, but that makes it perfect for frosting MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by ahoffort 
Good recipe, but I prefer Zucchini cake. MORE

 
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